Waiting Out the Writers Strike and Even Rollergirls Get the Blues

The writers strike has been hard on television viewers, but harder still on television critics. Today, local critic Melanie McFarland tells us what has been keeping her busy these past weeks. We also dive into Seattle roller derby and meet the invisible record producer.

At 2:08 p.m. – Sound Reflections
Amanda Wilde profiles another influential producer in the Northwest music industry. Terry Date's name is recognized world wide. He's produced hard rocking records for over 25 years for Northwest and national bands such as Soundgarden, Pantera, The Deftones, and Smashing Pumpkins. Working in such a high profile role, Terry Date explains why it's his job to be invisible.

At 2:20 p.m. – "Shovey Chase" of the Rat City Roller Girls (archive from June 12, 2007)
Sometimes, you have to stand out to fit in. The people around you can help define your life, but you still need to develop a unique sense of self. Jennifer Warnick, also known as "Shovey Chase," left one community for another when she gave up Mormonism and joined Seattle's Rat City Roller Girls. She's featured in the new documentary "Blood on the Flat Tracks." Today, Jennifer tells us how the rowdy sport of roller derby redefined her sense of belonging.

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At 2:40 p.m. – Sounds Familiar
Amanda Wilde, host of The Swing Years and Beyond, brings us another familiar tune we didn't know we knew so well.

At 2:50 p.m. – TV To Re-visit
Melanie McFarland has found herself with some unexpected free time in the past couple months. She's the TV critic for the Seattle PI. And the writers' strike in LA has not just meant that there's very little new stuff happening on network TV. It also means Melanie hasn't had much to critique.

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